BNN summary of the week: Latvian ministers replaced. Grey economy climbs. NATO expands
This week started off with Latvian Minister of the Interior Marija Golubeva’s resignation announcement, which was followed by Prime Minister Krišjāņš Kariņš’s request…
Week in Lithuania: EU commission cuts Lithuania’s 2022 GDP growth forecast, Lithuania raises non-taxable income to 540 euros
Last week, the top news in Lithuania were about the country’s economic outlook in 2022 and raising non-taxable income threshold to 540 euros….
Estonian local government to keep Soviet tank monument to avoid protest
North-eastern part of Estonia still has a number of monuments to the Red Army, which twice invaded Estonia in the 1940 to impose…
Latvian teachers demand raises; promise protests if government ignores them
If Latvian teachers’ demands are not taken into account, Latvian Trade Union of Educational and Scientific Workers (LIZDA) will organise protests in September,…
Virši-A acquires 20% of shares of Skulte LNG Terminal
On Friday, 20 May, JSC Virši-A (Virši) signed a contract with JSC Skulte LNG Terminal on the acquisition of 20% of the company’s…
Day 85 of war in Ukraine: Mariupol’s defender commanders deny surrendering, US and Australia to send heavy equipment
On Friday, May 20, Ukrainian military reports of Russian artillery allegedly causing death to 13 civilians in Luhansk Region. The deputy commander of…
European Parliament requests international tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes in Ukraine
In its Thursday’s passed resolution the European Parliament (EP) invites forming a special international tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes, as reported by…
Ministry: Latvian embassy in Moscow reports increased interest from Russians to leave the country
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia’s embassy in Moscow has observed increased interest from Russian citizens in leaving Russia, reports Ministry of Foreign…
Court of first instance acquits Saeima deputy Atis Zakatistovs
On Thursday, 18 May, Riga City Latgale Suburb Court gave businessman Viesturs Tamužs and Saeima deputy Atis Zakatistovs, who are accused of fraud,…
